The Lightning Wolf Chronicles (Evelyn and Nadia) novel Chapter 59

Chapter 59: Stop Trying to Cling to Them

Evelyn’s POV

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“Acacia, are you having a conversation with yourself?” Milo walked over, not bothering to hide his annoyance. “We’ve still got two training rounds to finish. And we’ve already made this clear no one’s escorting anyone individually. We’re going as a group, he gestured to our circle of friends, “which doesn’t include you, Zoey, or Chloe. Stop trying to change plans that are already set.”

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Acacia’s face flushed red with either anger or embarrassment, I couldn’t tell which.

“Why don’t you get it?” Her voice rose, trying to cover her humiliation. “My father arranged everything! The triplets are taking me, with Zoey and Chloe. It’s all settled! I expect you to be ready so we can make a proper entrance as future leaders.”

Elliot’s

“Watch your tone when addressing future Alphas,” Orion said, his voice dangerously calm. “Your father isn’t a leader and has no authority over our plans. We’ve told you multiple times that tonight we’re going as one group.” He gestured toward us in the training grounds. “This group. Which doesn’t include you three.”

He swept his cold gaze over Acacia. “As future Alphas, we’ve felt no mate connection to you. The Mating Ball is just tradition for us, not necessity. If you still want to go, maybe we’ll see you there. Nothing more.” He turned and walked away without looking back.

I noticed he’d included Nadia and me when he said “Alphas,” speaking of us as a unit. Watching him leave, I felt torn. He was clearly still upset that I wanted to go, that I wouldn’t listen to them. I took a deep breath. He needed to respect my choices; I couldn’t stay tied down

forever.

Before Acacia could argue more, Griffin approached, clapping to get everyone’s attention. “Great job today, everyone. See you next weekend. Practice what you’ve learned. Luna wants a quick word with you all, so I’ll handle the rest of training. He smoothly ignored

Acacia.

“Hey! I almost won!” the little girl protested, eyes flashing with determination.

‘Next time will be even better, little warrior,” Magnus patted her head. “Keep practicing, and soon you’ll actually beat me.”

I slipped from Lucian’s half-embrace. “I need to grab something. Don’t wait up; I’ll catch you guys. I headed quickly toward the locker

area,

I didn’t actually need anything – I just didn’t want to leave with them. Despite today’s better mood, things were still awkward. If I had to spend the evening with them at the ball, I needed to figure out how to ease this tension.

After killing about ten minutes in the locker room, I figured they must have left. If they were still waiting, I’d just have to deal with it.

Just as I reached for the door, it swung open hard from the outside. The Impact caught me off guard, sending me stumbling backward.

Before I could regain my balance, a cloth pressed against my face, reeking of chloroform and wolfsbane. I tried to fight, but someone held my shoulders firmly as my strength drained away. Just before everything went black, I heard a high-pitched laugh. Acacia.

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Chapter 59: Stop Trying to Cling to Them

Dripping water. That’s what woke me.

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Amph… Why did my head hurt so badly? Where was 17 I tried opening my eyes, but they felt impossibly heavy. I managed a small slit, letting in blurry light. I kept blinking, trying to clear my vision.

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The dripping came from a shower faucet in the locker room. I couldn’t tell if I was standing or lying down everything felt suspended. I

tried taking a deep breath “Ugh!” Sharp pain shot through my chest. Broken ribs. I breathed more shallowly, enduring the burning

sensation. The smell of blood – my own blood filled my nose.

“This bitch is finally awake,” A bright light flashed across my eyes, making me flinch. I hadn’t realized others were here. My nose must be

broken; I could only smell my own blood.

It was Acacia. This was bad. While she hurled insults, I assessed my condition. My toes had little feeling but were there; my knees screamed with pain; my upper body felt wrecked, no sensation in my fingers, shoulders in agony. This was worse than the whipping last

year.

I wanted to speak, but my throat felt like sandpaper, my mouth filled with blood. Even the slightest facial movement revealed misaligned

bones.

“Don’t even think about talking back. I’m here to tell you to stay away from those Alphas. They’re mine.” She kicked my stomach, forcing out what little air I had left. I definitely wasn’t lying down. “Stop getting in their way.” Another kick to my ribs.

“Stop distracting them. A heavy blow hit my other side. She had at least two helpers. “Stop clinging to them.” A slap across my face, warm liquid trickling from my mouth. “They. Are. Mine.” I struggled to focus on her position. She was too far away to be hitting me

herself.

A punch connected with my already fractured cheekbone. I felt a tooth loosen.

“Don’t get her disgusting blood on me. I still need to look perfect for Magnus and Lucian at the ball.” Another punch. “Being close to the Alphas and Luna should’ve been my privilege.” A kick. “You’re nothing, just a useless replacement your father abandoned. Sharp nails raked my cheek. “Listen carefully I. Will. Be. Luna. You can’t stop it.”

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Searing pain pierced my thigh. She was stabbing my legs, then slashing across my arms. I could barely breathe, let alone call out. This felt just like last time she’d used silver powder on me. She really meant to kill me,

I was too weak to even beg for mercy. Because of the wolfsbane, I couldn’t feel my wolf. I mentally screamed, hoping someone might hear, praying someone would sense my agony. But the wolfsbane had severed my connection with my wolf, probably breaking mental links with

others too.

I heard muffled talking through the pain. Suddenly, my head jerked backward as someone grabbed my hair, tearing clumps from my scalp.

The pain forced a whimper from me.

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